Copycat Nature Valley™ Oats 'n Honey Bars

Prep 5 min
Total 35 min
Servings 8

Ever wonder how Nature Valley™ Oats ‘n Honey bars are made? See for yourself with this DIY-version of the classic granola bar that’s packed with simple, wholesome ingredients.

By Cindy Rahe

Updated September 20, 2016

Ingredients

2 1/2

cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1/4

teaspoon baking soda
Slightly less than 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4

cup coconut oil
1/4

cup honey
1/4

cup sugar
1

teaspoon vanilla

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350° F. Line 8-inch square pan with cooking parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on 2 sides.
2

Place 2 cups of the oats in large bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup oats to blender or food processor; pulse into a rough flour. Add oat flour to bowl of oats. Add baking soda and salt to bowl of oats; stir.
3

In microwavable bowl, microwave coconut oil uncovered on High just until melted. Stir in honey, sugar and vanilla; add to bowl of oats. Stir well to coat oats completely. Spread mixture evenly in pan; press down firmly and evenly.
4

Bake 20 minutes. Oats should be golden and smell of honey. Cool on rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan using parchment overhangs. Cut into 8 rectangles while still warm. Cool completely before wrapping. The bars will firm and crisp up as they cool.

Use a measuring cup or sturdy glass to aid in pressing down oats before baking. This will help ensure bars hold their shape after cutting.
This recipe calls for coconut oil, but you can sub canola oil if you prefer (the texture may be slightly different).
Make these bars extra sweet and add some coconut flakes or mini chocolate chips.